Sashco Big Stretch: It Won't Crack, It Just Stretches!
Your home is constantly moving—doors, windows, and walls all shift and settle with time and weather. Ensure your home stays sealed with Big Stretch® Elastomeric Caulking, designed to move with your home without cracking.
Why Choose Big Stretch® Elastomeric Caulking?
Your home deserves the best protection against the elements, and ensuring that all cracks and gaps are properly sealed is key to maintaining its integrity. Here's why Big Stretch® is the ultimate choice for homeowners, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts:
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Unmatched Elasticity: With a remarkable 530% maximum stretch, Big Stretch® can twist, bend, and compress to handle any movement your home throws its way—all without tearing or cracking.
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Powerful Adhesion: Sticks to a wide variety of surfaces, ensuring a lasting bond that won't fail over time.
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Permanently Flexible: Remains flexible in all conditions, adapting as your home shifts.
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User-Friendly: Easy to apply with water clean-up; includes a dripless plunger for mess-free application.
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Superb Paintability: Once dry, it won't alter your paint's gloss, maintaining your home's aesthetic.
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Weather Resistant: Performs well in both humid and arid climates and offers excellent UV resistance.
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Spans Wide Gaps: Handles gaps up to 2” wide without slumping.
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Eco-Friendly: Nationally VOC compliant, safe for you and the environment.
Adheres to:
Metals
Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Anodized Windows
Plastics
ABS, Plexiglass, Vinyl, Nylon, Urethane, PVC, Fibreglass, Polystyrene, Acrylic Sheet, Polycarbonate
Other Surfaces
Asphalt, EIFS, Stone, Brick, Fiber Cement, Stucco, Cinder Block, Tile, Formica, Concrete, Glass, Wood, Corian, Hot Melt Butyl, Drywall, Mortar
Where to Use:
- Windows
- Doors
- Siding
- Soffits
- Vents
- Baseboards
- Crown Molding
- Sound-Proofing Interior Walls
Where Not to Use:
- In submersion applications
- Walking or driving surfaces
Adhesion is poor on the following substrates. A test patch is recommended:
- Kynar®
- Polypropylene
- Waxes
- Polyethylene
- Silicone
- Big Stretch Clear should not be used on copper. Use coloured Big Stretch Lexel of Through the Roof! Instead.
Dry Time:
Full Cure:
- 4-5 days (depending on temperature and humidity)
Paintable:
- 4 hours with exterior painting.
- 1-2 days with interior paints.
- 1-week with oil based paints.